I've just applied for PIP for the second time. I worry about being completely honest

mbolt
mbolt Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited June 2022 in PIP, DLA, and AA
I have just applied for pip for the 2nd time in 4yrs I decided to try again as my condition has got worse . I worry about being completely honest because I feel they think I'm over reactioning about my conditions. 

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  • Kendo861
    Kendo861 Community member Posts: 53 Contributor
    edited June 2022
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,674 Championing
    edited June 2022
    Kendo861 said:
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    I couldn't disagree more. You should never exaggerate anything because this could be seen as benefit fraud.
    You should tell the truth and give full details of real world incidents of exactly what happened the last time that activity was attempted for each descriptor that applies.
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    edited June 2022
    Kendo861 said:
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    I would hope not.
    OP, don't worry about what you think the assessor and DWP may think about what you write. Your task is to describe as fully and truthfully as you can how your difficulties affect your ability to carry out the PIP activities to the required standard. See tips here
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/56365/pip-form-filling

    Make sure you understand the scoring system so that you can shape your narrative to target the appropriate descriptor score.
    https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-points-system
  • Kendo861
    Kendo861 Community member Posts: 53 Contributor
    Apologies if IV offended anyone,that wasn't my intention.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,443 Championing
    Don't worry @Kendo861 :) But, as the others have explained, exaggerating the effects of your condition isn't the right approach. Did you receive that advice from someone? 

    I hope the above comments have helped you to understand how to go about applying for PIP, and have put your mind at ease a little in terms of what the assessor or decision maker might think @mbolt. Do you feel as though you'll be able to gather together some evidence in line with the descriptors? 
  • Kendo861
    Kendo861 Community member Posts: 53 Contributor
    Thanks@tori scope I read it somewhere on line, I shouldn't of posted that comments and IV tried to have it removed,I'm having a bad day @kendo861
  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Community member Posts: 5,343 Championing
    aww don't feel bad @Kendo861 most people make that assumption and I've seen it recommended online a lot too <3 you won't be the first person to post it so don't worry. 
    Sorry you're having a bad day is everything okay? 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,924 Championing
    Sorry to hear you're having a bad day @Kendo861. That sounds really difficult.

    Would you like to tell us more about what is making it a bad day? We are here for you if you would like to share more with us  :)
  • Kendo861
    Kendo861 Community member Posts: 53 Contributor
    Thanks for your support,I started new medication yesterday and my consultant said I could have low mood to start with ,and unpredictable behaviour @kendo861
  • Kendo861
    Kendo861 Community member Posts: 53 Contributor
    Thanks Tori much appreciated

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